Who owns the cloud business inside Microsoft?

Critics may say that not housing its cloud offerings under the roof of a single division will hurt Microsoft's agility in the fast-moving SaaS market. But others think this will result in less revenue cannibalization and harmful political infighting inside Microsoft.

"I think it makes sense for the original product group to own the product so it can create a vertically integrated strategy," said Rob Helm, an analyst with the independent research firm Directions on Microsoft. He cited as an example Microsoft's tactic of offering vouchers to Exchange and SharePoint customers that let them try Exchange and SharePoint Online for free.

Helm's main criticism is that Microsoft has too many cloud services today, with an overlap as a result. He cited the example of SQL Server Data Services, Live Mesh, and its Sync Framework.

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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